Time: 1pm - 7pm
Location: American Red Cross Minnesota Region, 1201 W River Pkwy
We're in a Blood Emergency and are having a Neighborhood Blood Drive and Pizza Party Thursday, August 16 from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the chapter on West River Parkway. Blood products are going out as fast as they're coming in and we could really use your help!
The Commons | Movies: Wonder Woman
7 PM - 10 PM, The Commons, Minneapolis, 425 Portland Ave S
Diana, princess of the Amazons, is raised on a sheltered island paradise. When an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, she leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. 141 min.
And don't forget, Movies in the Park are 'BYO Alcohol' events. Enjoy beer, wine or another favorite drink as you take in the night's film. https://www.commonsmpls.com/page/show/4021556-bring-your-own-alcohol-ordinance
Time: 6 – 9 pm
Location:Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street
Meals on Heels is an evening of great food, beverages and entertainment all while being a great way to learn more and get involved with Meals on Wheels. The evening includes drinks and food tastings presented by local restaurants from their menus followed by the Swank Soles Competition and a raffle – all proceeds benefiting Metro Meals on Wheels. Be sure to stop by the Meals on Wheels station at the event to learn how you can impact ten lives in just one hour.
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Minneapolis Park and Rec Board, 2117 West River Road
Click here for a link to tonights agenda.
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Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street
Mill City Live returns for its 15th season with five great evenings of outdoor music every Wednesday in August. Held in the museum's dramatic open-air Ruin Courtyard, Mill City Live features music by some of the Twin Cities' best local artists in a unique happy hour setting. On Aug. 15, enjoy music from rock singer/songwriter Mary Bue.
Music takes place from 6-8 pm with food and drink available for purchase. Ticket price includes museum admission from 4-9 pm.
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Location: Kramarczuk's, 215 East Hennepin Avenue
Good Morning Ward 3!
Our guest speaker will be Michelle Rivero, the new Director of the City's Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. She will share an overview of the work of the OIRA and how we can ensure that Minneapolis is a safe and welcoming place for all when federal policies and actions are sowing fear and trauma in immigrant and refugee communities.
The 2018 Twin Cities River Rats shows are scheduled for 7pm Thursday nights through August, and take place at 1628 West River Road (between the Plymouth and Broadway bridges). These are free events!
The Twin Cities Rivers Rats describe their show as an aquatic Broadway musical featuring multiple water ski acts choreographed to music and built around a theme. Facebook
Show Schedule:
6:30pm – Development show: Our members under the age of 18 and our new members get the opportunity to perform for the crowd before jumping into the “big” show.
7:00pm – The Big Show! The ski show is a 1 hour long themed-show. In between daring and beautiful acts on water, a storyline unfolds. We encourage audience participation and love applause!
8:00pm – Photos! Photo opportunities with the cast of the show, visit with the skiers, and even take a ride in our “triple-rig” boat (for a price!)
Time: 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: The Commons, 425 Portland Avenue S
Mill City Farmers Market Night Market
This will be an ongoing event through Tuesday, September 25.
Pick up farm fresh, organic produce and local artisan foods for an easy weeknight meal. Prepared food vendors will be cooking up seasonal recipes all evening, so come hungry, stay, listen to live music and have a picnic supper in The Commons!
PROGRAMS
At our Tuesday Night Market we will continue to offer “can do” cooking and wellness activities and live entertainment, such as
NOTE - Monitor MCFM's Facebook for any weather-related cancellation updates!
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Father Hennepin Bluffs Park (East Bank of the Stone Arch Bridge)
Tonights entertainment: (See website in case of scheduling changes.)
What to bring: Blanket or chair, sunblock and bugspray, picnic basket.
Reminders: Watch our facebook or twitter page for weather cancellations of the evening festivities. Post photos of you, your family and friends enjoying the concerts and movies on the facebook page Support the artists by picking up a CD or other merchandise.
Music & Movies in The Parks is produced by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. Enjoy more than 250 FREE concerts and movies in Minneapolis parks this summer!
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Lakes & Legends Brewing Company, 1368 Lasalle Avenue
Join us at Lakes & Legends Brewing Company for our guided Elegant Lotus painting class with our staff! A local artist will guide the group step-by-step through the featured painting and our staff will be around throughout the 2-hour painting class for one-on-one assistance as well.
Beverages are available for purchase from Lakes & Legends Brewing Company! Food will be available for purchase from a food truck. We will have the room set-up by 5 PM so come early to socialize with your group while you enjoy great beer and food! No outside food and beverages.
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Nicollet Island Park
Tonights entertainment: (See website to verify any programming changes.)
What to bring: Blanket or chair, sunblock and bugspray, picnic basket.
Reminders: Watch our facebook or twitter page for weather cancellations of the evening festivities. Post photos of you enjoying the concerts on the facebook page. Support the artists by picking up a CD or other merchandise.
Music & Movies in The Parks is produced by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. Enjoy more than 250 FREE concerts and movies in Minneapolis parks this summer!
Times: 1:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South
Future date: September 9
Beginning with the arrival of Minnesota's first rail line in 1862, Minneapolis boomed in population and flour milling, lumber production, and warehousing took off. Take a guided tour of railroad landmarks, including the Stone Arch Bridge, Milwaukee Road Depot, and the Minneapolis Eastern Railway engine house and trestle. Along the way, find clues to the vanishing railroad landscape and learn about the future of Twin Cities rail.
The tour includes about 1.5 miles of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.
Time: Noon - 4pm
Location: Target Field Station - 335 5th Street N
Round up the family for a "Baryard Bash" farm-themed day in downtown mpls! Come on down and enjoy the FREE activities that we have for you, including:
- Ring Toss
- Pin the tail on the pig
- Cow bounce house
- Pony bounce races
- Potato sack races
- Giant Horseshoes
- Pant-a-seed
- Barn photo opportunities
- Charlotte's Web movie screening
Plus, we'll have some great organizations onsite for you to enjoy, including:
- Twin Cities Road Crew
- Amazing Scott Balloon Art & Face Painting
- Mn Art Truck
- Hennepin County Bike Librarians
- local children's authors, including Phyllis Alsdurf
Target Field Station is a beautiful space downtown, and it comes alive for the #GoOutside with Hennepin County event series. You won't want to miss it. Hope to see you there!
Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Location: Minneapolis Visitor Information, 505 Nicollet Mall
Preserve Minneapolis presents: Old Minneapolis Walking Tour
The Old Minneapolis Walking Tour is co-sponsored by Preserve Minneapolis and Meet Minneapolis, with research supported by the Minnesota Historical Society. The tour will walk down Nicollet Mall from 5th Street to the river, then down river to St. Anthony Falls, the Stone Arch Bridge and the Mill City Museum. The tour will explore the history of and the contrast between the old buildings along Nicollet and Bridge Square as well as focus on the development of the river since 1855. The tour will end at the Mill City Museum where guests will have their choice of viewing the museum or receiving a pass for another day. In addition to the Mill City Museum, guests will be able to take in the Mill City Farmers Market, held under the train shed of the Museum and the Chicago Plaza, next to the Guthrie Theater.
Please note that this tour ends at the Mill City Farmers Market, which is one mile from the starting location. Tour participants should plan on making their return trip on foot or by taking the METRO Blue/Green Line (ticket not included). The tour walks 2 miles and is not ADA accessible.
Tour guide Michael Rainville, Sr. is a fifth generation resident of NE Minneapolis. He is a graduate of DeLaSalle High School and St. Thomas and Notre Dame Universities. He has worked for the Minneapolis Convention & Visitors Association for 33 years, watching the City evolve. $10. Kids (and strollers) are welcome, but no dogs or other pets, please.
Time: 9am - 11am
Location: Clinic & Specialty Center, 715 S 8th Street
Here 4 Health: Dermatology and Integrative Medicine
Hennepin Healthcare is hosting a series of free educational events focused on keeping you healthy, active and feeling your best. Attend one, or attend them all.
These events will be held at our beautiful new Clinic & Specialty Center, located on our downtown Minneapolis campus.
After each session, we’ll provide time to interact with the presenters and tour the Clinic & Specialty Center.
This sessions topics include:
Dermatology | Sara Hylwa, MD, Jing Liu, MD
The Ancient Art and Modern Practices of Integrative Medicine - Acupuncture and Chiropractic | Richard Printon, DC, MTD
Jessica Brown, LAc, Dipl. Ac
Register for this session here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/here-4-health-tickets-45389641640
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location: 704 South 2nd Street
Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Bike to the Market Day
Over 60 local food vendors and artists!
Looking for something fun and rewarding to do on a Saturday morning? Consider joining a volunteer crew for habitat restoration activities with the National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Mississippi Park Connection, in Mill Ruins Park.
Typical NPS Mill Ruins volunteer activities include invasive species removal, occasional planting, and caring for native species that have been planted by other volunteers.
These drop-in volunteer events will take place at Mill Ruins Park from 9am-12pm on the following Saturdays throughout the summer and fall:
August 11 & 25 - September 15 & 29 - October dates TBD
Sign in will be at 9 AM in front of the St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center. Gloves, tools, and instruction will be provided. Volunteers should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and clothes that can get dirty. Chat with a ranger or NPS volunteer crew leader, play in the dirt, and feel good knowing that your efforts are helping to improve the national park in our backyard!
Questions? Contact Ranger Erin Steinhibel at erin_steinhibel@nps.gov. Come join an award-winning team of volunteers in their restoration adventures!
We meet Saturdays thru September 1st. Each session will begin at 9 a.m. and end before 10. Grab your mat (or a towel), a neighbor, and meet us by the orange sculpture.
The sessions are free of charge and sponsored by the Friends of the Mill District charity. Come salute the sun and enjoy the beauty of our neighborhood with your friends and neighbors. Questions and comments can be sent to cjkittock@gmail.com.
Time: 2 PM - 11:59 PM
Be a part of the Biggest Bar Crawl at the most authentic Northeast Minneapolis bars! The event will include drink specials, food specials at select locations, professional photographers, free party bus transportation between each bar and exclusive access to the crawl map.
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